Patents by Inventor Robert B. Dodds

Robert B. Dodds has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pole propelled velocipede
    Patent number: 10435107
    Abstract: A two wheeled vehicle is propelled by the feet of a rider and hand-grasped poles when pushing against the ground. A forward wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member rotates about a vertical steering axis. A saddle supports the rider. A torso brace allows the rider to balance and steer the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds
  • Pole propelled velocipede
    Patent number: 10167045
    Abstract: A two wheel tandem vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A front wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member pivots about a substantially vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and together with an accessory contact means allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands do not contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds
  • Pole Propelled Velocipede
    Publication number: 20160280319
    Abstract: A two wheeled vehicle is propelled by the feet of a rider and hand-grasped poles when pushing against the ground. A forward wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member rotates about a vertical steering axis. A saddle supports the rider. A torso brace allows the rider to balance and steer the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds
  • Pole Propelled Velocipede
    Publication number: 20160200393
    Abstract: A two wheel tandem vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A front wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member pivots about a substantially vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and together with an accessory contact means allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands do not contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds
  • Pole propelled velocipede
    Patent number: 9321507
    Abstract: A two wheel vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A front wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member pivots about a substantially vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and together with an accessory contact allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands do not contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds
  • Pole Propelled Velocipede
    Publication number: 20140265209
    Abstract: A two wheeled tandem vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A forward wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member rotates about a vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands never contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert B. Dodds